# FlightWinds

> Graphical wind component calculator for pilots

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pilotscafe.flightwinds.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pilotscafe.flightwinds.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pilotscafe.flightwinds.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Fleminger Media
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 49,630
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (352 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-10-18
- **First published:** 2012-05-27
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pilotscafe.flightwinds.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.pilotscafe.com](http://www.pilotscafe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pilotscafe.com/privacy](https://www.pilotscafe.com/privacy)

## Description

"FlightWinds" is a user-friendly Android app designed for pilots to calculate crosswind, tailwind, and headwind components, ensuring safe takeoffs and landings. Featuring a dual runway display and an intuitive interface, it alerts users when custom-defined wind limitations are exceeded. Created by a Gold Seal FAA Flight Instructor and airline pilot, this app is essential for preflight and pre-landing preparations.

## Review summary

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Simple and straightforward
- Fast and accurate calculations
- Customizable settings
- No ads and free to use

### Cons

- No way to exit the app without restarting
- Limited input method (cannot type values directly)
- Missing features like crab angle calculation
- App can be slow to use at times

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pilotscafe.flightwinds.android)